Marbella is deservedly one of the Costa del Sol`s prime destinations

Marbella is deservedly one of the Costa del Sol's prime destinations. Its
excellent climate, beaches, natural surroundings and its major sports
complexes are just some of the countless attractions which this town on
the Málaga coast offers.
Marbella
is
one
of
the
Mediterranean's
most
representative tourist venues and a
top favourite for travellers. What
was once a small white village of
fishermen is now one of the most
cosmopolitan beach resorts on the
Costa del Sol in Spain.
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Puerto
P
t Banús
B ú is
i one off the
th mostt
important
ports
on
the
Mediterranean coast. It was
officially opened by Prince Ranier
off Monaco
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and
d Grace
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K ll att a
Kelly
glittering party. Ever since then,
Puerto Banús has played host to
an array of international celebrities
and
d their
th i attendant
tt d t paparazzii and
d
gossip columnists during high
summer.
The p
port has been declared a
Center of International Tourist
Interest and among its many
honors has the Gold Medal for
Merit in Tourism.
Clear proof of the high quality of its infrastructure is Puerto Banús, one of the most
emblematic spots in Marbella. Surrounded by exclusive housing developments, this
famous marina each year welcomes some of the biggest and most luxurious yachts in
the world.
world Its facilities also offer a select leisure area made up of restaurants,
restaurants
business premises and shops selling the big international designer labels and luxury
items.
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The marina is divided into quays
and mooring bays to accommodate
all these luxurious pleasure craft.
The main quay is called the Muelle
de la Ribera, and on the street
running parallel to it, you'll find all
the shops.
Whilst making your way along the Muelle de la Ribera, stopping in
at all the most interesting shops, you can't fail to notice an
assortment of the sleekest sports cars that money can buy—
Ferraris, Maserattis, Mitsubishis. By now, all that shopping will have
made
d you hungry.
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Th
There
are more than
th
30 different
diff
t restaurants
t
t to
t
chose from in Puerto Banús.
Don't forget to find the other quay,
Muelle Benabolá, and visit the little
chapel—that houses an altar
dedicated to the Virgen del
Carmen—and the monument to
commemorate Don Juan de Borbón,
from which, on a clear day, you can
see as far as Gibraltar.
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The Avenida del Mar is the town
town’s
s principal seafront promenade,
promenade with countless bars
and restaurants serving only the best quality food and drink.
Avenida del Mar is lined by half a dozen sculptures by the incomparable genius, Dalí
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From Cabopino
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to Guadalmina, Marbella offers the visitor 26 kilometres of
beautiful coastline with a succession of sun-drenched beaches equipped with all
kinds of services, which include modern hotels, residential complexes, shops and
restaurants.
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Nikki Beach Marbella Opens for
2009 with a high octane blend of
glamorous parties, leisurely days
on the beach and a divine new
menu.
Renowned worldwide as the
Sexiest Place on Earth, Nikki
Beach is the undisputed leader as
a luxury beach club brand with
some 15 fabulous venues in global
hotspots
p
including
g Miami, St.
Tropez, St. Barths, Ko Samui, New
York and Marbella. With a global
guest list of around 4 million
movers and shakers, Nikki Beach’s
beautiful following includes a
firmament of stars, royalty and
international jet setters.
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Marbella has been transformed
from a little fishing village into an
internationally renowned tourist
resort, but if you walk round the old
part of town you can still detect
traces of its past.
Iglesia de la Encarnación, in the Plaza de
la Iglesia, a square lined with pretty fruit
f
trees that offer welcome shade on a hot
day..
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The heart of the town is plaza de Los Naranjos (Orange square),
from the Renaissance period,
period flanked by noble buildings such as
the City Hall (16th century) and the old Chief Magistrate's Office
(17th century).
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The considerable cultural offer of
Marbella is completed by the
Spanish Contemporary Engraving
Museum, considered to be the
most important
p
of its kind in Spain.
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Situated in the Hospital Bazán (16th
century), it houses an interesting
collection of engravings from the
19th and 20th centuries, with works
by grand masters of the stature of
Picasso, Miró or Dalí.
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Sports lovers will be in paradise in
Marbella. A dozen magnificent golf
courses allow the sport to be
played at the highest level yearround, in surroundings of striking
natural beauty. There are around
70 Costa del Sol golf courses on
the "Costa del Golf" which can be
played all year round as well as a
whole range of other activities
available such as sailing, scuba
diving, horse riding, dolphin safaris,
etc. The list is endless.
Those who prefer water sports will
find the town has three marinas
where they can take up the activity
th prefer.
they
f
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Marbella is a gourmets paradise overflowing with exciting,
exciting cosmopolitan
restaurants and cosy, chic bistros around every corner.
Fried fish, ajoblanco (cold soup with almonds, oil and garlic) or gazpacho are
y suggestions
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from Marbella's cuisine. Under the Designation
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of
some of the tasty
Origin Málaga standard, excellent sweet dessert wines are produced.
Restaurante Calima
Marbella restaurant Calima is
provocative, clever and fresh,
notable for its fresh ingredients
and impeccable preparation.
preparation
Restaurante Boulevard
Award winning International and
Mediterranean food
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Marbella Patio
Typical marbella’s
marbella s cuisine.
cuisine
Restaurante Cipriano
The Cipriano offers an elegant dining
experience in the popular Puerto Banus
Vista del Mar
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Beachside
h id restaurant to enjoy
j creative
i
culinary treats accompanied by classy
cabaret acts.
Azul Marino.
Fi h and
Fish
d sea ffood.
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Marbella is one of the most visited holiday destinations on the coast. For
this reason you will find a great variety of hotels in and around the Marbella
area which could make it difficult for you to decide which one will be the
ideal solution
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Gran Melia Don Pepe
Rooms from 233 €
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Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa
Rooms from 222 €
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Hotel Guadalpin Marbella & Spa
Rooms from 118 €
Aloha Gardens
Rooms from 66 €
Fuerte Marbella
Rooms from 85€
Hotel San Cristobal
Rooms from 46 €
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9h
halls
ll
2242 m2 for meetings
Garden and terrace
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The jewel in the crown is of course
the Marbella weather – the area
area’s
s
very own micro-climate results in a
year-round average temperature of
19 degrees Celsius and 320 days
of sunshine annually. Shorts and ttshirts in the summer and light
trousers and sweater in the winter
are all that's required.
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Only to 30 minutes from Malaga International airport (45 km)
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Málaga, Spanish
Mál
S
i h city
it and
d provincial
i i l
capital localized in Andalusia. It is
situated in the extreme west of the
Mediterranean, in the south of the
Ib i Peninsula.
Iberian
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Málaga is a remarkable economic
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and cultural centre and possesses
an important transport network
thanks to the Malaga port, the
second biggest in whole Spain,
Malaga
g train station and Malaga
g
airport, one of the most significant
in Spain in terms of air traffic.
The famous painter Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga and the city is
an active candidate for “European Cultural Capital 2016”.
Next to Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Marbella, Málaga offers a
grand variety of services and touristic possibilities of all kinds.
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Away from the coast there are numerous excursions into the real Spain
with several interesting cities all accessible for day tours.
Seville
C d b
Cordoba
Granada
C di
Cadiz
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Ronda
Antequera
Benalmádena
Torremolinos
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